Emerson Royal
Brazilian footballer, plays as defender
Born
January 14th, 1999
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Born in 1999, this Brazilian footballer developed skills in the sport from a young age. He began his professional career with the club Atletico Mineiro before moving to Europe, where he signed with the Spanish club Real Betis. His performances in La Liga attracted attention, leading to a transfer to the English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur. Competed in various domestic and international competitions, showcasing solid defensive skills and contributing to the team's efforts on the field.
Played for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League
Began professional career at Atletico Mineiro
Transformed career at Real Betis
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